UDTR — Radar mondial des droits de la Nature

Greenwashing as a Crime and the Urgency of Redesigning the Environmental Criminal Law Paradigm

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Clé publique

radar:r-ae8ab7946aa1fbf92962bad36f5434e0

Auteurs

Zico Junius Fernando · Wevy Efticha Sary · Ahmad Wali · Ariesta Wibisono Anditya

Année déclarée

2025

Langue déclarée

en

Type source

article

Première détection

2026-11-14T02:04:59.756477+00:00

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2026-11-14T02:04:59.756477+00:00

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Non effectuée

Institutions déclarées par la source

University of Bengkulu · University of Malaya

Pays d’affiliation déclarés

ID · MY

Résumé documentaire — langue originale

Greenwashing, a deceptive practice wherein corporations falsely present their products, services, or policies as environmentally friendly, has emerged as a serious threat to environmental protection and consumer trust in the era of sustainable development. This paper argues that greenwashing should be recognised not merely as an ethical or regulatory violation but as a criminal offence within the framework of environmental criminal law. Through a normative-juridical approach combined with a comparative analysis of legal frameworks in various jurisdictions, this study explores the limitations of current civil and administrative sanctions in deterring greenwashing practices. The analysis reveals that the absence of criminal liability has allowed corporations to manipulate sustainability narratives without facing substantial legal consequences. By examining the socio-legal harms of greenwashing, including environmental degradation, market distortion, and erosion of public confidence, this paper advocates for a paradigm shift in environmental law enforcement. It proposes the integration of greenwashing as a distinct criminal act under environmental law, emphasising principles such as strict liability, corporate criminal responsibility, and the need for restorative justice mechanisms. The study concludes with policy recommendations for legal reform that align with the principles of ecological justice and sustainable governance, reinforcing the urgency to criminalise greenwashing as part of a broader effort to protect both the environment and the rights of consumers.

Identifiants

OPENALEX

https://openalex.org/W7131365643

DOI

10.19184/jkph.v5i1.53693

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article

Types déclarés par les sources

article

Éditeurs

Universitas Jember

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OpenAlex · Document 1

• Document · https://doi.org/10.19184/jkph.v5i1.53693

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